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AK51 OPY

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,432 mi
Last recorded147,432 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OPY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 147,432 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 147,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 137,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 137,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,407 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 121,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 121,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,249 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jun 2012 111,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2011 110,719 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,424 miles

emmissions tested on lpg

Fail 10 Apr 2010 103,169 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

emmissions tested on lpg

Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,882 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 88,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 47,368 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 47,368 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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AK51 OPY is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 OPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 OPY is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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